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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
3
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Blackwell on November 29. A district court suit, George Mayes versus unknown heirs of Patrick Roe et al, seeks to remove cloud from title. Forecasters note persistent fog and recent rain will help soil moisture for wheat.
Dr C Alexander of Coleman in Denton today. Mr and Mrs H F Lamm of Krum are here. F L Hardwick and family of Little moving to town. Jim Brewer returned from South Texas business trip. Nell Hester teaching in Aubrey this winter. J W Koons from Sanger on business. Otto Shellberg of Amarillo visiting parents. Sr Freeman from Belfirga today noting light rainfall west of Sanger. T R Yantis of Canton visiting his daughter Miss Mary a Normal student. Thomas Ramsey and Will Ramsey from Claremore visiting. Merritt Deputy Hines of Fort Worth visited Denton Lodge No 07 BRP O Ellis last night. R K Hallam leaves for Fort Worth to join Mitchell & Greer. Florence Butler succeeds him.
An advertisement claims energy and youthfulness decline begins around 40 but Vinci cod liver oil tonic can rebuild strength. A 75 year old resident of Lake Charles, La., says it made him feel 15 years younger, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Denton druggist O M Curtis endorses it.
Union Hill December reports show J D Sullivan in Gainesville, Mr and Mrs Sluder in Pilot Point, Long moving to Ollie Skages place, Emory Sullivan to Walter Sullivan place, Water Caves buying Norman place and planning to move soon. Monday Gainesville visits include Harvey and Lee Price couples and H H Nichols. Charlie Vaughn wed Georgia Wilson Thursday. H C Chapman B C Davis and Boss Davis visited Denton.
Rector reports rain to help crops with wheat and oats. Cotton mostly picked as farmers begin land breaking. F C Davis builds a new rent house. Mrs McCormick and Pearl Denton visit. Stewart Creek Baptist Sunday school plans Christmas tree. Several go to Denton for first Monday. J R Solomon sells farm to Tom Greer. Farringtons visit, Talley buys 1400 acres from Davis. Local ads urged readers to shop for bargains.
Mrs Claude Bell hosted a Monday afternoon euchre party at her West Oak Street home with Miss Gertrude McReynolds winning the top score and Miss Areta McLormick taking the general prize. A pink two course luncheon followed for guests including Misses Vera Bell Dallas Lollie Schmitz Ruby Strickland and Mesdames Pool and Samples.
The piece touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a rapid remedy for pneumonia and bronchial illnesses with testimonials from Mrs George W Place of Rawsonville Vermont and claims of effectiveness for coughs colds and croup. It notes a price of one dollar and a trial bottle offer at J F Raley Co.
Buying from home merchants will make stores stronger, allow hiring more workers, and attract people from neighboring towns to our city. A prosperous local economy should grow the community as residents spend money locally and attract trade.
The Shoe Fitters of the city urge readers to inspect the current ads from local merchants. Advertisers promise better footwear or lower prices, inviting examination of stock to pursue a meeting of value and selection.
Mrs Parrot and sons of Mart visited her mother Mrs M Edger. A McCombs died suddenly at home Wednesday and was buried in Smith cemetery. Numerous locals traveled to Dallas for events while others stayed nearby for visits and Thanksgiving. Deaths include Mrs Jolly Lott whose funeral was at Flower Mound. Various residents of Denton Fort Worth Dallas and Waco are named among visitors and guests.
A Lewisburg resident praises Electric Bitters for curing a ten year stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad claims relief for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons and notes a 50 cent price at J F Raley Co. A December millinery sale by Mrs. Joza Dickson of Wilson Hann Co offers hats at cost with velours and beavers in season styles.
Notice to all persons announces that during the next regular session of the Texas Legislature to convene in Austin on January 14 1913 railway companies will apply for and request passage of a special law authorizing long term leases of multiple railroad properties. Names include Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Texas Central Railway Wichita Falls Northwestern Wichita Falls Southern Wichita Falls Wellington and others extending between Waco Newcastle Newcastle to Wellington and beyond. The action aims to permit leasing for at least twenty five years.
The document authorizes the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas to lease, purchase, or exchange stock and bonds with multiple Texas railways including the Wichita Falls concerns and Beaumont & Great Northern, extending through Denison, Bonham, Cleburne, Livingston, Weldon, and other points. Dated November 9, 1912, with presidents C. E. Schaff and William Carlisle signing.
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